Cliff-edge parking near lower promenade & gardens
Abbey Grove Car Park is a council-operated surface lot providing 80 marked bays including six disabled spaces located near the lower promenade steps. Operating hours are 7 am–10 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless, and RingGo payments; no overnight parking allowed. The tarmac surface is grooved to manage sea-runoff and inspected quarterly, with pothole repairs completed within 48 hours. LED column lighting ensures visibility for early-morning and evening visitors, and one CCTV camera monitors entry and pedestrian paths. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the lower promenade (1 minute walk) and to nearby gardens (4 minutes). Two Type 2 EV charging bays are provided near the entrance, available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming keep the site inviting.